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my car makes a loud tapping noise when i drive long distances an hour and up time wise. The noise settles down when the car idles for a bit like 1 min or so. The funny thing is that it also does it when its cold same sound. Also is it ok for a motor to be really hot, including radiator, and radiator hoses. The car has hydraulic lifters and some say that this is causing the problem others tell me its an issue with the oil getting to hot

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I have a 1988 corolla gts and i was wondering if i should replace the cv axle with a remac one from kragen or autozone, a new one from the same places or get one prefessionally rebuilt. I live in los angles so if you have any recommendations please tell Thank you

Iit does matter that your 14 cause that means you havent been around as much as many of the guys on this forums which means that you can benefit from what they have to say. Dont take it the wrong way just remember be open to what EVERYONE has to say and you will learn alot more. Just take alittle bit of what everyone has to say and use those little bits of info for your own benefit. Good luck in your adventures. Datsuns Ruuuuuuuuuuule!!!!!!!

no i will be working at a machine shop and they will help me assmble the motor and do the machine work

thanks for the replies guys these were the type of answers i was looking for from people that have more experience than i do. Thanks once again

thats the kind of answer i was looking for. Thank you very much. Well the reason i look at "exotic pieces as you call them is because i just have the notion that they will outlast the not so well known ones. for example i feel like if i buy a mahle piston it will live longer than a JE piston. Eventhough i would love to build a L28 im looking into building a KA24E. thanks braap ur response was awesome

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hey guys thanks for the replys. Im the kind of guy that wants the best i dk always been like that. Its a bad think cause u spend a ♥♥♥♥ load of money but im just like that. I want to build an N/A motor with nothing but the best. I know mahle pistons are the best out there now inext inline are connecting rods

i wanted to know if any of you had the choice to have custom connecting rods made for a japanese motor who would you choose crower, pauter, or oliver any other choices are welcomed. Thanks guys

Hey guys in in los angles and got my first speeding ticket craaaaaaaaaap. anyways i was wondering what u guys recommend online or school and if school which one and if online which site. thanks in advance

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I was wondering if anyone knew of any good books that outline what needs to be done in order to do a proper engine swap. Things that address drive shaft phaisng things of that nature. I want to see what needs to be done to have a vibration free car after a swap. Thanks in advance I apologize in advance if this is the wron place to post feel free to move it to where it might be more adequate.

Im in los angeles and need a reputable alignment shop that is open on sundays thanks in advance.

Anyone else know where i could get high performnace parts for the fj2o. Thanks for all your help guys i truely appreciate it

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Wow Thans For The Replies Guys I Appreciate It. Sorry I Have Not Responded. Well After Searching I Have Located An Fj20 Motor I Will Not Be Going Turbo As Turbo Is Not My Style. This Car Will Be Swapped Into A Datsun 1200, Similar In Size To A Mazda Rx-3 And Te37 Toyota. Anyways, I Wanted To Know What Tranny You Guys Would Recommend. Something Strong And Reliable. The Motor Does Not Come With The Tranny So A Tranny Other Than The Fj20 One. I Know You Guys Will Tell Me Just Go Sr20 Cause Its Lighter And More Readily Available But The Sr20 Has Been Done So Much I Just Dont Wanna Do That. The Car Will Be Used For Daily Driving As I Want To Enjoy The Car When It Is Completed. I Have The Japanese Flares That Are The Same As The Yellow Tomei Sunny So I Will Be Running Some Pretty Wide Tired Like 9's Or 10's. I Want To Produce About 220 Ponies Nothing Wild As I Will Build The Suspension And Choose The Right Gearing So This Car Will Be A Rocket. Apat From Being A Daily Driver I Also Want To Be Able To Take It To Road Coarse Races, Open Track Runs Basically. So Yeah Thats What Im Thinking As Of Now. I Know The Swap Will Be Intensive So I Have Talked To John C Himself And He Has Quoted Me On The Job. This Car Will Be Done Right The Firts Time No Shortcuts. So Again What Tranny Would U Guys Recommend. I Also Need A Manifold For The Fj As I Will Be Running Mikunis For Now And Then Switching To Itb's. If Anyone Knows Where I Can Get One Please Let Me Know. Thanks Once Again

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Hi i am trying to source an fj20 motor from a reputable source. im in Los angeles california. Hopefully you guys can help me out. Thanks in advance Jonathan

Michael i couldnt have said it better. Thats the type of menatlity people should have. We dont need to prove anything to anyone.

Well my toyota corolla has 255,000 miles and still running strong. Well it might look like crap to others but to me it is priceless.

The car sounds amazing i will also have triple carbs on my car but they will be mikunis. Oh by the way when you right click and save as and then play the video like you said the video works. Thanks for the post. Im there are still people keeping all Datsun and showing that no matter how old they are those engines can still kick ***.

i am trying to purchase one of his items but he hasnt responded to my emails, i was wondering if anyone can contact him for me or provide me with someother type of communication so i can get a hold of him. Thanks Jonathan

rb26240z yea i did but they never answered the phone